Number of outside director increased from two to three, one retired and two newly-appointed.
Board members are actively discussing on our long-term management plan.
The external environment poses concerns of deflation in the food segment and harsh competition in pharmaceuticals segment. Food: Chain store sales statistics indicate that sales of existing store declined in August. Pharmaceuticals: The market experienced negative growth in H1. Similar trend will continue in H2.
Issues need to be addressed in the 2nd Half
- Manage business amid a changing external environment.
- Accomplish structural reforms outlined in our medium-term business plan.
Board members are actively discussing on our long-term management plan.
The external environment poses concerns of deflation in the food segment and harsh competition in pharmaceuticals segment.
Food: Chain store sales statistics indicate that sales of existing store declined in August.
Pharmaceuticals: The market experienced negative growth in H1. Similar trend will continue in H2.
Issues need to be addressed in the 2nd Half
- Manage business amid a changing external environment.
- Accomplish structural reforms outlined in our medium-term business plan.